Sociologists Who Focus on How Practical Constraints and Opportunities Can

question 3

Multiple Choice

Sociologists who focus on how practical constraints and opportunities can help or hinder a social movement are using:

• A) relative deprivation theory.
• B) resource mobilization theory.
• C) technological determinism.
• D) activist politics.
• E) reactionary theory.

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Definitions:

Decolonization

The process of deconstructing colonial ideologies, structures, and legacies, and reclaiming and valorizing indigenous cultures and knowledge systems.

Free Human Consciousness

Free human consciousness refers to the human ability to be aware of one's own thoughts and to think independently free from external constraints or influences.

Postcolonial Theorists

Scholars who analyze the impact of colonial rule on cultures and societies, both during and after colonial periods.

Modern Racial Order

A contemporary social structure that categorizes and assigns values to individuals or groups based on racial characteristics, impacting their access to resources and opportunities.